Syllabus

Credits: 5

Schedule: 11.01.2019 - 24.05.2019

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Heikki Remes

Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

III-V

Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

After the course, the student:

Can justify the decisions made during the preliminary ship design cycles and explain benefits/weaknesses of few different design choices

Has demonstrated the ability to use skills learned during MSc studies to create comprehensive preliminary design of a ship

Understands own professional strengths and weaknesses

Has prepared own professional profile portfolio and personal development plan

Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Students, working in groups, critically assess and improve the design of a ship which they created during Mechanical Engineering Project course and consecutive specialization courses. For that they use the most relevant tools and skills learned during the MSc studies. The assignment is guided by definition of the main dimensions based on mission, hull form and associated calculations, design of general arrangement, hull structure, limited weight- and cost calculations. Students demonstrate independent and critical thinking towards various aspects of ship design. In addition, students individually prepare a document (learning portfolio) showing their professional profile as an expert in certain sphere of marine industry. The document is a reflective description of past experiences and future development directions and life-long learning.

Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

The course utilizes problem-based learning concept. Starting from concept design developed in Principles of Naval Architecture course, students outline the drawbacks and improve the ship design project (preliminary design). The skills and knowledge, accumulated during M.Sc. studies are utilized. Students demonstrate independent work, critical judgement, engineering thinking and good team working. Assignment is carried out in groups of 3-5 students, preferably the same as in Principles of Naval Architecture– course. The final project is presented in the end of the course to experts from industry and academia.

The project i.e. assignment works are assessed during the course, contributing 40% of course grade. Comments will be given on the assignments, which will allow for the improved submission in the form of a final report, giving another 50% of the grade. Project presentation will be 10% of the course grade.

Workload (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Workshops: 14h
Group work: 30h
Independent work on project: 54h
Learning portfolio (Reflection on own work): 12h
Presentation and final report: 25h

Study Material (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

The Principles of Naval Architecture Series, SNAME 2008; lecture notes; articles 

Substitutes for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

Kul-24.4110 Ship Project A

Prerequisites (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

 MEC-E1004 Principles of Naval Architecture

Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

0-5

Registration for Courses (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020): 

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